I have a 2012 FZ8. I have been an auto master tech for 25 years and everyone has a different opinion on how to break in an engine. According to Yamaha, you are to keep the engine below 5900 rpm for the first 600 miles and vary the rpm. Do not do any steady high rpm rides like on the hwy. After that change the oil and filter and you are good to go. With todays technology in eng building, the engine is broken in after the first 100 miles. I kept my eng below 5900 for the first 100 miles and then varied it at short bursts up to 8000 for the next 200 miles. After that .....redline is the limit. It also pays to get the revs up because you want the piston to hit the very top of the cylinder in order not to create a ridge. Have fun
It also pays to get the revs up because you want the piston to hit the very top of the cylinder in order not to create a ridge. Have fun
Under the forum: FZ8 General Discussion...........look under engine break-in article....I guess everyone is a mechanic with years and years of training by major manufactures these days....until something with modern technology breaks and they need a real technician.
I have about 3000 miles on my bike and thinking about going to synthetic. Is there anything special i need to do when switching from conventional? Can the yamaha oil filters be used for synthetic as well? Just want to be sure i do things by the books as I'm fairly new to doing my own maintenance. Any preferences? I generally like to use mobil 1 in my cars when I get synthetic.